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Snoop Dogg has been stealing the show at the Olympic Games in Paris, delivering hilarious analysis of athletic events, and bringing a unique voice to NBC’s coverage.

While he may not be a retired athlete like his colleagues on the panel, Snoop has proved himself to be a dream booking so far, and his conversation with Nellie Biles, mother of gymnast Simone Biles, is further proof as to why the rapper was born for this unlikely gig.

Biles, who has won 37 medals across her career including four Olympic golds, is America’s most-prominent athlete at Paris 2024, and the eyes of the world are glaring upon her. Notably, she took a two-year hiatus from the sport after Tokyo in 2021, and also pulled out of several events due to mental fatigue.

Now, she’s back to her best after many people believed that Biles would never compete again. Despite an injury scare, Biles rode through the qualification process on July 28th, and is now eyeing up the chance to add more gold medals to her trophy cabinet.

Following the celebratory performance, Biles’ mother appeared on NBC, and reminded Snoop of when they previously met before her daughter became an Olympic star, much to the amusement of the hip-hop icon.

Nellie revealed that the Biles family had met Snoop in 2010 in Times Square, six years before her daughter would become a household name thanks to securing four gold medals in Rio. If Snoop knew that Biles would have become famous, perhaps he’d have taken the time to have a picture, as Nellie recalled, And you said – ’cause we asked for a picture – two minutes. One, two, and you were gone.”

Thankfully, they all shared a laugh about the Times Square situation, which Snoop understandably didn’t remember.

Prior to the opening ceremony on July 26th, Snoop was bestowed with the honour of being one of the torchbearers before it made its way to the Stade de France Olympic Stadium, which he said was “too hard to put in words”.

The rapper told NBC: “Holding the torch, walking through the city. Man, I felt like Muhammad Ali,’ referencing to the late professional boxer. It was extraordinary, it was excellent. And I found out that when you hold the torch, you’re a peace messenger. So, I really felt good about that.’

Reflecting further on the surreal moment, Snoop added: “I was waving, shaking hands, kissing the babies, doing what I do…putting my foot in the pavement. Letting the people know that we’re here. We’re here for peace, love and unity, and great sportsmanship. That’s what we’re here for, baby.”